Shoptalk Spring 2026
Shoptalk brings the retail industry together to tackle its most pressing challenge: driving growth while managing increasing complexity across commerce, media, data, loyalty, and shopper engagement.
Key Takeaways From FMI Midwinter 2026
At the 2026 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, Inmar was proud to join industry leaders from FMI, Sprouts and Hy-Vee for a mainstage Keynote conversation exploring how food retail is evolving into a critical access point for health and well-being.
Service Loyalty Is Slipping: The Fix for Dealers in 2026
Service loyalty is breaking and rising parts prices are speeding up the exit. Dealers are feeling pressure on every front, and customers are defecting to independents faster than most stores realize.
The First Real PBM Reform Win and What the Numbers Say
New federal PBM reforms under the FY 2026 Appropriations Act introduce targeted transparency and reimbursement standards in Medicare Part D. Early data shows these changes could meaningfully improve pharmacy margins with minimal financial risk. The reforms mark a significant and stabilizing shift for retail pharmacy economics.
2026 Retail Media Predictions
By Leah Logan, Vice President, Retail Media Transformation Retail media has entered 2026 with real momentum, but also growing friction. The channel is stronger than it was a year ago, yet the forces driving growth are shifting, and many long-held assumptions are starting to strain.
NADA 2026: Why Dealers Who Win the Next Decade Will Have Better Discipline, Not More AI
Sleiman Serhan, Director, Product & Strategy, Automotive For years, the automotive industry has heard the same message: AI will change everything. More automation. More personalization. More efficiency. As we head into NADA 2026, a quieter truth is becoming hard to ignore: AI isn’t the advantage anymore. Discipline is.
The Power of Mentorship and Leadership in Business: How Developing People Drives Organizational Goals
Mentorship and leadership development are essential drivers of a business management strategy and organizational success. When organizations invest in developing people, they strengthen ethical leadership, improve employee engagement, and enhance overall management strategy. At their best, mentors also act as multipliers — leaders who amplify the intelligence, capability, and confidence of everyone around them. These capabilities influence decision-making, accountability, retention, and the ability to reach annual business goals.
The Overlooked Opportunity in Digital Transformation: Deductions Management
In today’s margin-squeezed economy, finance leaders are under more pressure than ever to uncover hidden efficiencies. Many are responding with bold investments—58% of CFOs are actively deploying AI and automation to eliminate manual processes and boost performance, according to SAP’s recent global survey. But while forecasting, reporting, and spend management often lead the modernization agenda, one critical area remains overlooked: retailer deductions. And ignoring them comes at a cost.